Batteries

[bumpdraft]

I have one battery that never gets disconnected from the motor and a second one on a battery switch that powers electronics and the like. The last battery (on the motor), an Interstate starting battery (888 cca, 1000 mca), I took out after 8 years and put it in my camper. I replaced it with another of the same which is now 4 years old. I have bought other Interstates with not so good results. One lasted 1 month after the warranty ran out(1 year).

[McGillicuddy]

Originally Posted by Old'sCool

Let's talk batteries....what do you have in your boat? Currently have two 8-9 yr old Optima Blue Top and have been happy but thinking I need to replace for piece of mind. What ye say?

With that kind of longevity, most folks would stick with what they know.

I have 8 year old Deka AGM 27s, and will go right back to Dekas.

I saved about a C note each over the optimas back in 07 or 08. I got 3 years more than I expected out of them...

[kerneltugboat]

I am on my second set of Deka Seamate AGM (West Marine Group 31) The first set I bought for 150.00 each back in 2007, but did not launch the boat until 2008. I replaced them last year with two more (Exactly the same) except for the price was around 210.00 With my Port Supply Discount. I never had an issue with the first set, in fact my brother is still using one of them in his dump trailer and it is still going strong. The other one was damaged when I removed it from the boat. I have an on board battery charger (Even though it is trailered) I plug it in every now and then, especially in the winter to keep a trickle on them. Hope That helps. Great Batteries IMO

[Old'sCool]

Pulled the trigger. Had to get and modify two new group 31 boxes. Tight fit for sure